Long term reliability and maintenance?
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I was told that my battery was the first documented failure in a GS450h, but that they had some failures in the RX's already - but extremely rare and very few. I was also told that the warranty is an unwritten "unlimited mileage and age" on the hybrid system because Lexus wanted the parts back and that they wanted to take care of their customers. We'll see...
I was told that my battery was the first documented failure in a GS450h, but that they had some failures in the RX's already - but extremely rare and very few. I was also told that the warranty is an unwritten "unlimited mileage and age" on the hybrid system because Lexus wanted the parts back and that they wanted to take care of their customers. We'll see...
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Oh, don't get me wrong... I LOVE MY GS. I will have it for a VERY long time, and when I replace it, it will be with another Lexus Hybrid without question. Simply phenomenal car that comes with absolutely unmatched customer service from Lexus.
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That all sounds good, but I wont believe it till I see it or hear of a case where a owner "out of warranty" needs a battery replaced. Simply getting hold of the right person in a company the size of Toyota is a nightmare.
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I was told that my battery was the first documented failure in a GS450h, but that they had some failures in the RX's already - but extremely rare and very few. I was also told that the warranty is an unwritten "unlimited mileage and age" on the hybrid system because Lexus wanted the parts back and that they wanted to take care of their customers. We'll see...
I was told that my battery was the first documented failure in a GS450h, but that they had some failures in the RX's already - but extremely rare and very few. I was also told that the warranty is an unwritten "unlimited mileage and age" on the hybrid system because Lexus wanted the parts back and that they wanted to take care of their customers. We'll see...
WOw! That is a nice rumor!!
Sounds good to me. Besides, I only have 40K miles.
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What are the symptoms of a battery going out? I will be in the market for one of these in the near future (once I sell 2 of our existing cars), and would like to start my research.
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All of the research i have seen is that Hybrid batteries easily last 10+ years, many last much longer. There are lots of first Gen Priuses putt putting around with 300,000 plus miles on them on the original battery pack, and many taxi companies are switching to Priuses for their in town taxi service. millions (perhaps even Billions of miles on these battery packs with few if any issues)
I bought mine and drive it, without an extended warranty, without a worry in the world. (when the Hybrid system goes off warranty it will not change my level of worry one bit.)
If anything, my observation has been that the hybrid system seems to reduce normal wear and tear on the normal ICE part of the car. The brakes in particular are in pretty much like new condition with over 40,000 miles.
Buy it, enjoy it, don't fret it.
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I just bought a 2007 GS450h with 41,000 Kms on the clock from a Lexus dealer here in New Zealand. They said the hybrid battery passed its test but was a little low so they replaced it for free under warrantee. Worth $NZ3,500 (about $US3,000).
Didn't notice any difference but nice to know it's new. He also said they'd never replaced one and had to order it from Japan.
Didn't notice any difference but nice to know it's new. He also said they'd never replaced one and had to order it from Japan.
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I just bought a 2007 GS450h with 41,000 Kms on the clock from a Lexus dealer here in New Zealand. They said the hybrid battery passed its test but was a little low so they replaced it for free under warrantee. Worth $NZ3,500 (about $US3,000).
Didn't notice any difference but nice to know it's new. He also said they'd never replaced one and had to order it from Japan.
Didn't notice any difference but nice to know it's new. He also said they'd never replaced one and had to order it from Japan.
I think cause like was said earlier, they want to analyse the parts and see why it failed together.
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When ever lexus does a hybrid warranty replacement, they replace the inverter and the battery and the motor. Inverter is $2000 + on its own, and motor is similar. Its around $8000-10000 to replace all.
I think cause like was said earlier, they want to analyse the parts and see why it failed together.
I think cause like was said earlier, they want to analyse the parts and see why it failed together.
#27
a buddy of mine is a mechanic and he was mucking around with a prius.
He dismantled the hybrid battery and found that out of lets say 30 cells.
Its usually 1-2 that are the problem, you can just replace the 1-2 from wreckers and the others are perfect.
the prius system is similar not exact but im sure the battery tech is the same.
Inverters have more complex problems. be interesting in a few years to see what happens with the 3gs hybrid range
He dismantled the hybrid battery and found that out of lets say 30 cells.
Its usually 1-2 that are the problem, you can just replace the 1-2 from wreckers and the others are perfect.
the prius system is similar not exact but im sure the battery tech is the same.
Inverters have more complex problems. be interesting in a few years to see what happens with the 3gs hybrid range
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